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Sophie McLaughlin

Men arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm after incident in Lurgan

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm in "suspicious circumstances" and possession of a firearm with "intent to cause fear or violence" after an incident in Co Armagh on Friday.

Police received reports of men engaged in a physical fight in the James Street area of Lurgan just before 9.30 pm on October 22 .

The PSNI are appealing for anyone with information on the incident to come forward.

Detective Constable Cairns said: “Just after 9.20pm, police received a report of a group of males engaged in a physical fight in the street.

“Officers attended and arrested two men.

“The two, aged 27 and 39, were both arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances, and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence.

“Our enquiries are at an early stage, and I am appealing to anyone with information, or who may have witnessed this altercation, to contact us on 101 quoting reference 2048 of 22/10/21.”

The men, aged 27 and 39, have since been released on bail, pending further enquiries.

A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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